Arroz con Pollo (Chicken with Rice) Recipe

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Arroz con Pollo (Chicken with Rice)
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  1. To prepare the chicken, combine first 7 ingredients in a large zip-top plastic bag; seal and marinate in refrigerator 1 hour, turning bag occasionally. Remove the chicken from the bag, reserving the marinade.
  2. To prepare the rice, place rice in a colander in a large bowl, and rinse with cold water until the water runs clear. Drain rice well.
  3. Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the drumsticks, and cook 5 minutes on each side or until browned. Remove from pan; keep warm. Repeat procedure with 1 teaspoon oil and thighs. Remove from pan; keep warm.
  4. Add reserved marinade, rice, chicken broth, sofrito, Bijol, and saffron threads (if desired) to pan. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 25 minutes. Stir in peas and pimiento; let stand, covered, 10 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1454.03 Kcal (6088 kJ)
Calories from fat 1067.01 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 118.56g 182%
Cholesterol 280.2mg 93%
Sodium 789.79mg 33%
Potassium 566.66mg 12%
Total Carbs 52.91g 18%
Sugars 3.7g 15%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Protein 41.87g 84%
Vitamin C 8.4mg 14%
Iron 3.7mg 20%
Calcium 103.6mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 301.39 Kcal (1262 kJ)
Calories from fat 221.16 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24.57g 182%
Cholesterol 58.08mg 93%
Sodium 163.7mg 33%
Potassium 117.46mg 12%
Total Carbs 10.97g 18%
Sugars 0.77g 15%
Dietary Fiber 0.21g 4%
Protein 8.68g 84%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 14%
Iron 0.8mg 20%
Calcium 21.5mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 38.8
    Points
  • 40
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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